Selenium Sulphide

Selenium Sulphide
1	Formula ----------------------- Molecular Weight	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 143.1
2	Synonym	Selsun
3	Physical Property	Physical state Powder Colour Orange to reddish brown Odour Faint odour of hydrogen sulphide Taste Characteristics Solubility Insoluble in water and most of organic solvents . Very slightly soluble in chloroform and ether .
4	Chemical Property
5	Incompatibility
6	Uses	i)                    It has antifungal and antiseborrhoeic activities . ii)                   It is used as shampoo in the treatment of dandruff , seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp iii)                 It is used as lotion to cure pityriasis versicolour .
7	Side Effect	i)                    Topical application can produce irritation to conjunctiva . ii)                   It also causes scalp oiliness , hair discoloration and hair loss .
8	Storage	It is stored in a well closed container .